19,95 Euro

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The new EPC time limit calculator is a two-sided turntable – one side is for the determination of statutory time limits of the EPC, and the other for time limits set by the EPO. The current edition covers time limits starting in one of the calendar years of 2016 and 2017.

Statutory time limits of the EPC include time limits starting (1) at the date of filing of a patent application, such as time limits for paying the filing fee or search fee, the priority period and the day of publication; (2) at the date of mention of the publication of the search report, such as time limits for paying the examination fee and (3) at the date of mention of the of the grant of the European patent, such as the time limit for filing a notice of opposition.

The time limit calculator also allows for the reliable determination of time limits set by the EPO, taking into account the “10 day rule” according to Rule 126 (2) EPC and days on which at least one EPO filing office is not open (Rule 134 (1) EPC). It also includes references into the book „Verfahrenspraxis EPÜ und PCT, 1st edition“ (only available in German).

19,95 Euro

incl. VAT, Shipping: Europe 3,95 €; Germany free

The new EPC time limit calculator is a two-sided turntable – one side is for the determination of statutory time limits of the EPC, and the other for time limits set by the EPO. The current edition covers time limits starting in one of the calendar years of 2017 and 2018.

Statutory time limits of the EPC include time limits starting (1) at the date of filing of a patent application, such as time limits for paying the filing fee or search fee, the priority period and the day of publication; (2) at the date of mention of the publication of the search report, such as time limits for paying the examination fee and (3) at the date of mention of the of the grant of the European patent, such as the time limit for filing a notice of opposition.

The time limit calculator also allows for the reliable determination of time limits set by the EPO, taking into account the “10 day rule” according to Rule 126 (2) EPC and days on which at least one EPO filing office is not open (Rule 134 (1) EPC). It also includes references into the book „Verfahrenspraxis EPÜ und PCT, 2nd edition“ (only available in German).